The Borough of Edgewater Board of Adjustment is scheduled to consider an amended site plan and “D” and “C” variance approvals for a mixed‑use building under construction at 440–456 River Road on Nov. 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Municipal Council Chambers.

Nov

Regular Board of Adjustment Meeting

The Borough of Edgewater Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hold a November 4, 2026 meeting to consider four development applications, including a proposed 20-unit multi-family building at 57-59 Route 5 and several single- and two-family projects on Undercliff Avenue.

Oct

10-13-2026 Meeting Minutes

The Bergen County Planning Board met Oct. 13, 2026; Chairperson Shergoh Alkilani called the meeting to order, the board approved minutes and a set of storm-water ordinances and plans, and approved multiple subdivision and site-plan applications; the meeting adjourned at about 5:15 PM.

Discussion Points

•Applications listed and approved; one abstention noted on SD8030.
•Multiple commercial and residential conversion projects on the agenda; SP8885 recorded an abstention by one board member.
•No substantive discussion recorded; items treated as consent/administrative approvals.
•Routine approval of prior minutes; no substantive debate recorded.

Decisions

•Minutes approved with abstentions
•Resolutions and plan approved
•Site plans approved
•Subdivisions approved

Sep

September 08, 2026, SPECIAL WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETING. Minutes

The Special Walkway Improvement District board in Edgewater met Sept. 8, 2026 to appoint two new board members, review the treasurer's accounts, plan the October 4 race, note an upcoming borough ordinance to adopt NJDEP walkway standards, and unanimously adopt three resolutions including an RFQ and an RFP schedule for trash removal.

Discussion Points

•Agreement to provide written treasurer's reports prior to meetings showing opening/closing balances and debits/credits.
•Announcement of two resignations (Yosef Oz and Kunda Kirpekar).
•Candidate introductions by Joanne Santos and Deepak Sharma.
•Formal motion to accept the new members and unanimous vote.
•Formal motion to acknowledge review and unanimous approval.
•Formal motion to adopt and unanimous approval.
•General logistics and preparations for Oct. 4 10K race and 2K run/walk.
•Motion made and adopted unanimously.
•Notice that borough council will review an ordinance to incorporate NJDEP standards for the Hudson River Walkway.
•Reported account balance of $180,361 at Spencer Bank.
•Review of attached RFQ resolution for professional services.
•Review of resolution authorizing RFP for trash removal services.
•Review of the SID's 2025 audit by independent auditors.

Decisions

•Acknowledgement of audit review recorded in the minutes.
•Authorize RFP issuance after Oct. 1, 2026.
•RFQ resolution adopted; procurement process to proceed but details not recorded.
•Two board members appointed to fill vacancies effective Sept. 8, 2026.

Directions

•Treasurer to provide pre-meeting written reports going forward.

Sep

September 02, 2026, Regular Zoning Board Meeting. Minutes

The Borough of Edgewater Board of Adjustment met Sept. 2, 2026, to hear zoning applications. The board denied an attic expansion at 616 Undercliff Avenue and approved two new two-family residences at 1160 River Road and 438–440 Undercliff Avenue.

Discussion Points

•Applicant argued work began under permits and a stop-work order prompted filing of the variance.
•Applicant presented a shadow/solar study asserting minimal impact.
•Applicant revised plans to lower height and adjust setbacks.
•Board inquired about elevator emergency operation and safety.
•Landscaping and drainage changes were presented.
•Neighbors raised concerns about visual impact, precedent and lack of notice.
•Planning witness supported the revised application.
•Public testimony described the project as consistent with surrounding development.
•Size and height reduced to eliminate most variances.

Decisions

•Application approved at SEG 029.
•Application approved by motion recorded at SEG 023.
•Motion to approve recorded as denied (see actions).

Aug

08-11-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its Aug. 11, 2026 meeting, the Bergen County Planning Board approved multiple NJDEP-related stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions, granted approvals for a Spa Vista site plan in Hackensack and a two-lot subdivision in Cresskill, and invited a Fort Lee student to observe future review meetings.

Discussion Points

•Board discussed and approved multiple NJDEP-related stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions; approved Site Plan SP 8908 and Subdivision SD 8027.
•Board recorded invitation for student observation and future attendance at development review team meetings.
•Board recorded motion and second for subdivision SD 8027; minutes show approval by members present.
•Board reviewed and approved site plan SP 8908; minutes include motion and second.
•Formal approvals of municipal stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions; no recorded debate.

Decisions

•All listed stormwater resolutions approved by the board.
•Approval of minutes (one abstention); approval of listed resolutions, plans, site plan and subdivision.
•No formal vote required.
•Site plan approved; no conditions recorded in minutes.
•Subdivision approved; no conditions listed in minutes.

Directions

•Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 8, 2026; invited student to future development review team meeting.
•Planning staff to facilitate the student's future attendance.

Jul

July 14, 2026, SPECIAL WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETING. Minutes

Edgewater Hudson River Waterfront Walkway SID board met July 14, 2026 to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report and contractor payments, discuss a Neglia engineering study and potential reuse of Hudson dredge materials with the Army Corps, plan a multi-town 10K race with sponsor outreach and marketing, and note an NJDEP legal action related to the Le Jardin fill. The board adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Graphic design and printed postcards to support outreach; banners to be modified by Sept. 1.
•Justin social media proposal debated; scope and budget clarification required.
•Neglia proposal to identify deficient walkway sections, focus on Golf Range and River Club.
•Neglia study to determine erosion-prone locations; Ron to consult Army Corps.
•NJDEP initiated legal action against Daibes regarding Le Jardin fill.
•Ordinance revision is under NJDEP review and cannot be introduced/adopted until approved.
•PAS program may require financial contribution and socioeconomic data for eligibility.
•Proposal to beneficially reuse dredge spoils mixed with concrete and capped with rock.
•Study would determine repair priorities and risk of erosion.
•Treasurer reported account balance and itemized recent payments.
•Use Compu-Score email list and influencer outreach; target sponsors including Hackensack Hospital and major banks.

Directions

•Greg Franz to reach out to schedule meeting with Senator Sarlo; board to consider posting SID accomplishments online prior to billing.
•Review full Neglia proposal and clarify study scope before authorization.
•Ron Klempner to speak with the Army Corps; Levie Johnson to share any socioeconomic studies if available.
•Schedule calls to clarify Justin's proposal and determine what Tiffany can accomplish in-house.

Jul

07-14-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its July 14, 2026 regular meeting the Bergen County Planning Board approved a Rockleigh municipal stormwater ordinance and multiple municipal stormwater management plans, approved six site plans (including a 35-space ShopRite parking lot in Fair Lawn and a 46-space addition for St. Elizabeth in Wyckoff), and approved two residential subdivisions. The board set its next meeting for Aug. 11, 2026 and adjourned at about 5:15 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Board recorded application descriptions for six site plans; no substantive debate recorded in the minutes.
•Board recorded outcomes for ordinance and plan actions; minutes do not show extended technical debate.
•Staff described subdivision scope and drainage improvements; minutes record approvals without extended debate.

Decisions

•Reso. 26-06 approved; Reso. 26-07 conditional approval; Reso. 26-08 conditional approval; Reso. 26-09 approved; Reso. 26-10 conditional approval.
•SD 8028M and SD 8032M approved.
•Site plans SP 8785, SP 8820R1, SP 8851, SP 8880, SP 8894 and SP 8905 approved.

Jul

July 01, 2026, Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting. Minutes

The Borough of Edgewater Board of Adjustment met July 1, 2026 to hear two development variance applications — 1160 River Road and 438-440 Undercliff Avenue. The board asked applicants to reduce building heights and impervious coverage and carried both matters to August 5 for revised plans; time constraints were waived.

Discussion Points

•Adjournment by motion.
•Applicant presented revised plans and argued topography and dual frontages justify design changes.
•Architect described removal of a full story on South Glen elevation and rooftop setback.
•Board cited rear-yard loss and high impervious coverage as outstanding concerns.
•Chair expressed concern about a creek and heavy flooding behind the property.
•Engineer's description of site footprint, driveway and proposed stormwater system.
•Minutes approval at start of meeting.
•Planner argued neighborhood consistency; board nonetheless asked for reduced height and stormwater details.
•Two variance applications carried for revisions.

Decisions

•Application carried to Aug. 5, 2026; no variances approved at this meeting.
•Application carried to Aug. 5, 2026; no variances decided at this hearing.
•Minutes approved; two applications carried; meeting adjourned.

Directions

•Applicants to return on Aug. 5 with revisions; time constraints waived.
•Applicant to provide revised landscaping plan, reduce floor joist depth, reduce garage and driveway widths, and return on August 5, 2026.
•Applicant to provide written stormwater calculations, roof-leader connection plans and reduced building heights/elevations.
•Applicant to return on Aug. 5, 2026; time constraints waived.
•Time constraints waived for the application.

Jun

June 09, 2026, SPECIAL WALKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETING. Minutes

The Waterfront Walkway SID met on June 9, 2026, approving the May minutes, reviewing finances and an IRS tax-exempt letter, deciding to pursue an NJDEP Living Shoreline grant (with a July 31 30%-engineering deadline), and continuing planning for a community 10K race including ferry service and volunteer outreach.

Discussion Points

•An IRS tax-exempt letter was received (details not included).
•Mayors of towns along the route approved the race and will be invited to attend awards or be present at the finish line.
•NJDEP requires projects to be shovel-ready with 30% engineering by July 31.
•NY Waterways will provide two ferries for participant transport.
•Outback Steakhouse fundraising share totaled $625.
•Treasurer's report provided balances and activities (no amounts specified).
•Volunteer outreach targeted Leonia HS and Bergen Tech Paramus.

Decisions

•Approve May minutes (unanimous).
•Pursue NJDEP Living Shoreline grant.

Directions

•Proceed to prepare materials to meet 30% engineering requirement.
•Proceed with volunteer and sponsor outreach; coordinate ferry logistics.

Jun

June 03, 2026, Regular Board of Adjustment Meeting. Minutes

A Board of Adjustment hearing for 1160 River Road was carried to July 1, 2026, after the applicant's representatives said expert witnesses were unavailable; a neighbor objected, citing a claimed 95.8% size increase and steep-slope disturbance concerns.

Discussion Points

•Applicant requested continuance due to unavailable expert witnesses.
•Board staff advised that testimony cannot be taken in absence of applicant witnesses and that someone may appear on Burns' behalf under oath.
•Neighbor Pamela Burns objected to timeline and raised substantive concerns about project size (claimed 95.8% increase) and steep-slope disturbance.

Decisions

•Hearing for BADV-25/11 postponed to July 1, 2026 (carryover).
•Previous meeting minutes accepted by voice vote.

Directions

•Board Secretary to post updated hearing notice and plans prior to July 1, 2026.
•Carry hearing for BADV-25/11 to July 1, 2026; applicant confirmed waiver of time restraints.

May

May 12, 2026, Special Improvement District Meeting. Minutes

The Walkway Special Improvement District board met May 12, 2026, at Borough Hall in Edgewater to address neighborhood operations including trash pickup, grant applications (NJDEP living shoreline), near-term community events (Outback fundraiser, 10K race), and a June 6 walkway clean-up. The board approved April minutes and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Discussion Points

•10K Race times set and start/finish confirmed inside Veteran’s Field; outreach assignment made.
•Adjournment motion by Yosef Oz; second by Richard Bettini recorded as unanimous.
•Alternative tested first: shift vendor pickups to Monday/Thursday/Sunday.
•Approval of April minutes (motion by Elise Morrison; second by Richard Bettini).
•Greg Franz reported possible $40k from prior grant to support planting.
•Outback fundraiser rescheduled to May 13 with ~80 expected participants.
•Overflow reported by Saturday nights; potential operational and budgetary solutions discussed.
•Proposal to add fourth pickup day at $325/day (~$4,000 seasonal cost).
•Tetra Tech preparing living shoreline application for NJDEP.
•Two technical-assistance proposals for Urban Canopy were reviewed (approx. $73k and $30k).
•Walkway Clean-Up set for June 6 with DPW support and volunteer sign-ups.

Decisions

•April minutes approved; meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
•Dates and logistics confirmed; volunteer assignments made.
•Do not pursue Urban Canopy grant.
•Test vendor schedule change; do not add fourth pickup day without further monitoring.

Directions

•Ask contractor to shift pickup days and monitor overflow.
•Greg Franz to advertise the clean-up.
•Greg Franz to determine availability of prior NJDEP funds.
•Levie Johnson to add/relocate trash cans near parking spaces.
•Proceed with living shoreline application via Tetra Tech.
•Tiffany to lead social-media outreach.

May

05-12-2026 Meeting Minutes

Bergen County Planning Board met May 12, 2026; it approved minutes, an ordinance for Bogota's municipal stormwater plan, multiple site plans and subdivisions, heard a presentation on a Farmland Preservation Plan (vote set for June 9), set future meeting dates and adjourned at 5:45 PM.

Discussion Points

•Board considered NJDEP-amended stormwater control ordinances and handled Bogota's ordinance with conditional approval.
•Farmland Preservation Plan presented by Ken Alosio and Barbara Davis; board to vote on support on June 9, 2026.
•Presenters answered board questions about the Farmland Preservation Plan.
•Staff summarized each site plan and project specifics including acreage, unit counts and building square footage.
•Staff summarized each subdivision application and parcel addresses.

Decisions

•Approval of April 14, 2026 minutes; conditional approval of Bogota stormwater ordinance RESO 26-04; approval of listed site plans and subdivisions; adjournment at 5:45 PM.
•Board approved all subdivision items en bloc.
•Board approved the site plans en bloc.
•Conditional approval of Bogota RESO 26-04 recorded.

Directions

•Bring item back for vote on June 9, 2026.
•Vote on Farmland Preservation Plan support scheduled for June 9, 2026.

May

May 06, 2026, Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting. Minutes

The Borough of Edgewater Board of Adjustment met May 6, 2026 to hear applications including a two-family duplex proposal at 1160 River Road and to memorialize/extend prior approvals. Neighbors raised steep‑slope and drainage concerns; the board approved an extension for a River Road subdivision and accepted minutes.

Discussion Points

•Board requested drainage calculations be forwarded to Colliers; clarification sought on a maximum height listed as 68.53 feet; question on the presence of an underground stream.
•Minutes approval; memorialization and extension for BADV‑20/007; completeness records for other applications.
•Presentation of site plan A1 for 1160 River Road by engineer Robert Mueller; lot dimensions, parking and slope noted.
•Public commenters invoked the borough ordinance on steep slopes and expressed concern about hillside stability and a crumbling wall.

Decisions

•Minutes approved; extension for DLZ, LLC memorialized and deadline set for April 15, 2027.
•Minutes approved (motion by Vice Chairman Shirinian, seconded by Robert Stewart).
•Resolution extending DLZ, LLC construction commencement period (BADV‑20/007) approved and memorialized; new deadline April 15, 2027.

Directions

•Applicant to forward drainage calculations to Colliers (borough engineer).
•Board scheduled next regular meeting for June 3, 2026.

Apr

April 15, 2026, Regular Board of Adjustment Meeting. Minutes

The Borough of Edgewater Board of Adjustment on April 15, 2026, approved a revised application for 8 Maple Street to replace an existing house with a two-family dwelling subject to conditions after neighbors raised concerns about height, drainage and loss of view; the board also handled extensions and several other applications.

Discussion Points

•Applicant agreed to reduce ceiling heights by 6" per level and to remove a basement full bathroom.
•Engineer reported seepage pits sized using a 10‑year standard and asserted improvements over existing runoff.
•Neighbors raised concerns about height, loss of view, and drainage adequacy.
•Several administrative extensions and approvals were resolved quickly.
•Special meeting item for 440–456 River Road requires re‑notice.

Decisions

•Approval of application for 8 Maple Street with conditions (remove basement full bathroom; no roof gas connection; reduce rear deck).
•Recorded extensions, one denial and multiple approvals as summarized.

Directions

•Clerk to re‑notice April 16 special meeting item as required.
•Staff to review prior minutes and extension paperwork for inconsistencies noted by a neighbor.

Apr

04-14-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its April 14, 2026 regular meeting, the Bergen County Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional stormwater ordinance for Harrington Park, multiple site plans including a 145-unit age-restricted redevelopment in Fair Lawn, several residential developments and two minor subdivisions; the board announced a May 12 presentation on farmland preservation.

Discussion Points

•Announcement of May 12 presentation on Farmland Preservation Plan by Ken Alosio and Barbara Davis.
•Approval of minutes from March 10, 2026.
•Approval of two minor subdivisions (SD 8013M and SD 8018M).
•Approved as part of a batch motion; municipal permits will govern site specifics.
•Approved as part of a batch motion; no project conditions read into the transcript.
•Batch approval of multiple site plans including SP 8847 (Radburn Station Redevelopers) and SP 8872 (Montvale Donuts/Dunkin redevelopment).
•Conditional approval of Harrington Park stormwater ordinance (RESO 26-03).
•Motion and second recorded; approval noted as conditional.
•No detailed plan data read into the minutes; municipal filings are the source for specifics.
•Project described in agenda with dimensions and parking counts.
•Project description recorded on the agenda (145 age‑restricted units; retail and parking).
•Transcript does not list the specific conditions; follow-up resides with municipality and NJ DEP.
•Two subdivision applications approved as recorded on the agenda.

Decisions

•Minutes approved; RESO 26-03 approved (conditional); all listed site plans and subdivisions approved; meeting adjourned.
•RESO 26-03 approved (conditional).
•SD 8013M and SD 8018M approved.
•SP 8847 approved.
•SP 8872 approved.

Directions

•Board to consider support for the Farmland Preservation Plan at May 12 meeting after presentation by county staff and Land Conservancy representative.

Mar

03-10-2026 Meeting Minutes-Updated

The Bergen County Planning Board convened March 10, 2026, re-swore members for 2026, reaffirmed its chair and vice chair, approved three site plans (including a 10-unit townhouse project and a QuickChek with fuel pumps), approved an Englewood stormwater ordinance, set future meeting dates and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Board approved Englewood Resolution 26-02 without recorded conditions in the minutes.
•Board approved site plan SP 8817 allowing 10 two-story townhomes at 67 Paterson Ave., Wallington.
•Board approved SP 8863 (QuickChek with fueling positions) as part of consented site-plan approvals.
•Board approved SP 8879 for a 13-unit residence at 511 Main Street, Fort Lee.
•Members took the Oath of Office for 2026 and leadership nominations were made and voted.
•NJ DEP amended municipal stormwater management control ordinances were listed on the agenda.

Decisions

•Alkilani reappointed Chair; Sasso reappointed Vice-Chair.
•Englewood ordinance Reso. 26-02 approved.
•SP 8817 approved with one abstention.
•SP 8863 approved; no abstentions recorded.
•SP 8879 approved unanimously.

Mar

03-10-2026 Meeting Minutes

The Bergen County Planning Board held a regular meeting March 10, 2026, re‑appointed its chair and vice chair, approved three site plans for housing and commercial projects, and approved Englewoods municipal stormwater ordinance; the board adjourned at about 5:35 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Oath of Office administered; officer positions filled for 2026; minutes approved; meeting schedule set.
•Proposal for 10 two‑story townhomes at 67 Paterson Ave. was presented to the board.
•Recording of Englewood's NJDEP‑amended stormwater ordinance and formal approval by the board.
•Two separate site plans were considered together and approved.

Decisions

•Approval of RESO 26‑02
•Approval of SP 8817 with one abstention
•Approval of SP 8863 and SP 8879
•Reappointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair; approval of Feb. 10 minutes; schedule confirmed

Feb

02-10-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its Feb. 10, 2026 regular meeting, the Bergen County Planning Board accepted Chair Hedy Grant’s resignation, elevated Vice‑Chair Shergoh Alkilani to chair, elected Karen Sasso as vice‑chair, approved minutes, approved four site plans and two minor subdivisions, and set the next meeting for March 10, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Attendance and roles recorded; one absence noted (Doug Lanzo).
•Open Public Meeting Law/Act announced at meeting start.
•SP 8684 R1 reduced unit count and revised on‑site drainage; SP 8881 described tank capacities and purpose to correct pressure districts.

Decisions

•Chair Hedy Grant’s resignation accepted; Shergoh Alkilani assumed chair; Karen Sasso elected Vice‑Chairperson; Jan. 13 minutes approved.
•Four site plans and two minor subdivisions approved by unanimous vote of members present.

Directions

•No follow‑up conditions or studies recorded in the minutes for approved site plans or subdivisions.
•No follow‑up tasks specified for leadership change; Planning Board Office noted as assignee for recordkeeping.

Jan

01-13-2026 Meeting Minutes

Bergen County Planning Board met Jan. 13, 2026, approved minutes, multiple site plans and subdivisions, and approved Wallington's amended municipal stormwater ordinance; next meeting set for Feb. 10, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Approval of five minor subdivisions.
•Approval of minutes with three abstentions.
•Approval of Wallington municipal stormwater ordinance (RESO #26-01).
•Multiple site-plan approvals across Bergen County municipalities.
•Separate approval of SP8852 with one abstention.

Decisions

•Minutes approved (with abstentions); multiple site plans and subdivisions approved; RESO #26-01 approved; meeting adjourned.

Directions

•Next meeting scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026; additional 2026 dates announced.

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